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Senior Electrical Engineer, Test Equipment Design

Shield AI - Dallas, TX, USA - In-office - posted 2026-07-30

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Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company developing autonomous systems and unmanned aircraft to protect service members and civilians. The Hardware Test Engineering team is responsible for designing and validating test solutions that ensure the V-BAT and other aircraft platforms meet the highest reliability and mission-readiness standards. As a Senior Electrical Engineer on the Hardware Test team, you will own the end-to-end design and development of custom test systems and equipment. Your responsibilities include: • Design and development of custom PCBs and electrical test infrastructure • Creation of automated test sequences and test protocols for aerospace hardware • Development of electrical and mechanical test stands capable of simulating real-world and extreme operating environments • Collaboration with cross-functional teams to define test requirements and validate hardware performance • Expertise application in power electronics, RF, communications systems, and test automation This is a high-impact individual contributor role where you will directly influence the reliability and performance of cutting-edge autonomous defense systems. You'll work on hardware that actively supports operations worldwide, with the opportunity to shape the future of intelligent defense technology. The role requires deep expertise in electrical engineering, test methodology, and the ability to design solutions that push hardware to its limits while maintaining rigorous quality standards. Shield AI operates facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, providing exposure to global defense operations and technology challenges.

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